Good morning respected Principal, Vice Principal, Coordinators, teachers and my dear seniors and friends!
Before writing this speech, I asked someone for advice. And s/he said, “Don’t say anything weird. People will laugh.” At first, I agreed. I didn’t want to sound silly. I didn’t want others to think I was stranger.
But then, I started thinking – What is weird really?
Is it a weird to speak about something no one else is taking about? Is it weird to share your real opinion when everyone else just roles along? Is it weird to be a little different in a place where everyone else tries to fit in?
Or…. May be, it’s just being honest. Sometimes, when we think differently or say something new, people call it ‘weird’. But different doesn’t mean wrong. It just means you’re thinking for yourself. And honestly, that’s a great thing. If we’re always scared of being laughed at, we’ll never say anything original. We’ll never try anything new. We’ll never grow. The truth is: some of the best ideas in the world sound ‘weird’ at first. People laughed at scientist, artists, inventions and even leaders. But those people didn’t stop. They kept going and they changed the world. So, today, I’m not here to give a perfect speech. I’m here to say what I believe – even if it’s not what everyone expects.
Because I’ve learned something important. Being different is better than being fake.
So, is it really that weird? Or is it just because?
Thank you!